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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.87, 528.40 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.87, 528.40 and 217.12 is: 299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.87 : 528.40 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.87/528.40 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.87x = 528.40 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.87x = 114,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,726.21/382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.65

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