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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 573.27 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 573.27 and 217.71 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 573.27 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/573.27 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 573.27 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 124,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,806.61/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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