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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 533.03 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 533.03 and 211.61 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 533.03 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/533.03 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 533.03 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 112,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,794.48/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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