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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 572.62 and 217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 572.62 and 217.40 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 572.62 = 217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/572.62 = 217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 572.62 × 217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 124,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,487.81/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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