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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 577.94 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 577.94 and 211.41 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 577.94 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/577.94 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 577.94 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 122,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,181.24/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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