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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.81, 528.24 and 217.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.81, 528.24 and 217.03 is: 299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.81 : 528.24 = 217.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.81/528.24 = 217.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.81x = 528.24 × 217.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.81x = 114,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,643.93/382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.48

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