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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 533.05 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 533.05 and 211.63 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 533.05 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/533.05 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 533.05 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 112,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,809.37/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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