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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 527.92 and 216.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 527.92 and 216.78 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 527.92 = 216.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/527.92 = 216.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 527.92 × 216.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 114,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,439.98/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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