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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 527.80 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 527.80 and 216.71 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 527.80 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/527.80 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 527.80 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 114,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,376.94/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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