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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.56, 577.06 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.56, 577.06 and 211.24 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.56 : 577.06 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.56/577.06 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.56x = 577.06 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.56x = 121,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,898.15/384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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