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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.57, 533.46 and 211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.57, 533.46 and 211.91 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.57 : 533.46 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.57/533.46 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.57x = 533.46 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.57x = 113,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,045.51/386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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