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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 527.77 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 527.77 and 216.65 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 527.77 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/527.77 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 527.77 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 114,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,339.86/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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