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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 532.64 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 532.64 and 211.32 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 532.64 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/532.64 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 532.64 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 112,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,556.43/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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