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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.95, 577.62 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.95, 577.62 and 211.75 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.95 : 577.62 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.95/577.62 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.95x = 577.62 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.95x = 122,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,309.52/384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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