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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 576.59 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 576.59 and 211.12 is: 316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 576.59 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/576.59 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 576.59 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 121,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,727.18/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.45

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