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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.85, 528.35 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.85, 528.35 and 217.07 is: 299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.85 : 528.35 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.85/528.35 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.85x = 528.35 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.85x = 114,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,688.93/382.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.57

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