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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 528.04 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 528.04 and 214.63 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 528.04 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/528.04 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 528.04 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 113,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,331.37/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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