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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 533.66 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 533.66 and 212.08 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 533.66 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/533.66 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 533.66 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 113,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,178.61/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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