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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.71, 533.61 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.71, 533.61 and 212.05 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.71 : 533.61 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.71/533.61 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.71x = 533.61 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.71x = 113,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,152.00/386.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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