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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.92, 573.60 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.92, 573.60 and 211.56 is: 316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.92 : 573.60 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.92/573.60 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.92x = 573.60 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.92x = 121,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,350.82/382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.91

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