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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 573.76 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 573.76 and 211.63 is: 317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 573.76 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/573.76 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 573.76 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 121,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,421.43/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.04

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