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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 573.48 and 217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 573.48 and 217.67 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 573.48 = 217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/573.48 = 217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 573.48 × 217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 124,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,826.52/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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