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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.37, 533.19 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.37, 533.19 and 211.71 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.37 : 533.19 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.37/533.19 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.37x = 533.19 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.37x = 112,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,884.45/386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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