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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.13, 578.93 and 212.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.13, 578.93 and 212.87 is: 319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.13 : 578.93 = 212.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.13/578.93 = 212.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.13x = 578.93 × 212.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.13x = 123,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,235.76/386.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.16

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