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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.90, 528.36 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.90, 528.36 and 217.08 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.90 : 528.36 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.90/528.36 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.90x = 528.36 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.90x = 114,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,696.39/382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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