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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 576.50 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 576.50 and 211.19 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 576.50 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/576.50 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 576.50 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 121,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,747.10/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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