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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.73, 594.72 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.73, 594.72 and 214.24 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.73 : 594.72 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.73/594.72 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.73x = 594.72 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.73x = 127,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,412.81/396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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