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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 527.17 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 527.17 and 213.98 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 527.17 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/527.17 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 527.17 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 112,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,803.84/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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