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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 536.21 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 536.21 and 211.52 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 536.21 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/536.21 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 536.21 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 113,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,415.40/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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