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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.09, 532.78 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.09, 532.78 and 211.40 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.09 : 532.78 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.09/532.78 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.09x = 532.78 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.09x = 112,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,626.50/386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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