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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.81, 528.26 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.81, 528.26 and 217.02 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.81 : 528.26 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.81/528.26 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.81x = 528.26 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.81x = 114,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,640.34/382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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