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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 528.44 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 528.44 and 217.12 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 528.44 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/528.44 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 528.44 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 114,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,734.89/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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