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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 535.60 and 211.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 535.60 and 211.09 is: 291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 535.60 = 211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/535.60 = 211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 535.60 × 211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 113,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,057.33/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.29

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