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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 532.58 and 211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 532.58 and 211.27 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 532.58 = 211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/532.58 = 211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 532.58 × 211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 112,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,517.37/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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