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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 533.53 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 533.53 and 211.96 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 533.53 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/533.53 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 533.53 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 113,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,084.88/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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