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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 533.51 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 533.51 and 211.93 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 533.51 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/533.51 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 533.51 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 113,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,066.77/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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