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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.59, 533.49 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.59, 533.49 and 211.93 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.59 : 533.49 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.59/533.49 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.59x = 533.49 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.59x = 113,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,062.54/386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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