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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 533.60 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 533.60 and 212.04 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 533.60 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/533.60 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 533.60 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 113,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,144.54/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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