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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 573.12 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 573.12 and 211.12 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 573.12 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/573.12 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 573.12 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 120,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,997.09/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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