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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 527.71 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 527.71 and 216.62 is: 298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 527.71 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/527.71 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 527.71 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 114,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,312.54/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.93

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