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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.99, 575.97 and 211.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.99, 575.97 and 211.00 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.99 : 575.97 = 211.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.99/575.97 = 211.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.99x = 575.97 × 211.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.99x = 121,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,528.23/383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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