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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 532.99 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 532.99 and 211.58 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 532.99 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/532.99 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 532.99 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 112,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,769.62/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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