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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.75, 533.73 and 212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.75, 533.73 and 212.11 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.75 : 533.73 = 212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.75/533.73 = 212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.75x = 533.73 × 212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.75x = 113,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,209.47/386.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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