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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 528.20 and 216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 528.20 and 216.97 is: 299.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 528.20 = 216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/528.20 = 216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 528.20 × 216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 114,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,602.47/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.41

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