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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.53, 576.50 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.53, 576.50 and 211.25 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.53 : 576.50 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.53/576.50 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.53x = 576.50 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.53x = 121,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,781.69/384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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