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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 528.01 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 528.01 and 214.56 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 528.01 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/528.01 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 528.01 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 113,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,288.75/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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