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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 532.83 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 532.83 and 211.46 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 532.83 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/532.83 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 532.83 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 112,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,669.57/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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