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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 533.61 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 533.61 and 212.01 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 533.61 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/533.61 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 533.61 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 113,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,130.66/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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