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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 533.64 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 533.64 and 212.03 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 533.64 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/533.64 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 533.64 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 113,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,146.63/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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