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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 577.06 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 577.06 and 211.50 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 577.06 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/577.06 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 577.06 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 122,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,047.66/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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