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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 533.06 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 533.06 and 211.62 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 533.06 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/533.06 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 533.06 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 112,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,802.43/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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