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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 579.67 and 213.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 579.67 and 213.01 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 579.67 = 213.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/579.67 = 213.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 579.67 × 213.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 123,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,477.98/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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