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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 527.95 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 527.95 and 214.53 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 527.95 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/527.95 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 527.95 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 113,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,259.40/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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