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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.09, 532.80 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.09, 532.80 and 211.43 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.09 : 532.80 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.09/532.80 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.09x = 532.80 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.09x = 112,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,651.24/386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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