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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 533.51 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 533.51 and 211.95 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 533.51 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/533.51 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 533.51 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 113,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,076.38/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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