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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 532.54 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 532.54 and 211.24 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 532.54 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/532.54 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 532.54 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 112,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,493.75/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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