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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.99, 532.66 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.99, 532.66 and 211.33 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.99 : 532.66 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.99/532.66 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.99x = 532.66 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.99x = 112,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,567.04/385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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