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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 533.53 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 533.53 and 211.97 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 533.53 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/533.53 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 533.53 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 113,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,089.69/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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