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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 528.02 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 528.02 and 214.58 is: 296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 528.02 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/528.02 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 528.02 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 113,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,298.82/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.10

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