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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 528.42 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 528.42 and 217.13 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 528.42 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/528.42 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 528.42 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 114,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,736.98/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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