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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 528.26 and 217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 528.26 and 217.01 is: 299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 528.26 = 217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/528.26 = 217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 528.26 × 217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 114,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,637.70/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.48

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