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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 527.83 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 527.83 and 216.72 is: 299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 527.83 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/527.83 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 527.83 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 114,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,391.32/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.06

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