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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.94, 532.61 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.94, 532.61 and 211.29 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.94 : 532.61 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.94/532.61 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.94x = 532.61 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.94x = 112,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,535.17/385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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