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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.37, 533.17 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.37, 533.17 and 211.68 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.37 : 533.17 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.37/533.17 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.37x = 533.17 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.37x = 112,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,860.90/386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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