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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.91, 532.57 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.91, 532.57 and 211.25 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.91 : 532.57 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.91/532.57 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.91x = 532.57 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.91x = 112,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,505.41/385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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