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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.53, 533.43 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.53, 533.43 and 211.88 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.53 : 533.43 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.53/533.43 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.53x = 533.43 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.53x = 113,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,021.29/386.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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