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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.94, 577.49 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.94, 577.49 and 211.52 is: 317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.94 : 577.49 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.94/577.49 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.94x = 577.49 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.94x = 122,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,146.74/384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.31

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