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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 527.69 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 527.69 and 216.63 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 527.69 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/527.69 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 527.69 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 114,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,314.26/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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