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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 528.71 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 528.71 and 217.34 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 528.71 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/528.71 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 528.71 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 114,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,906.10/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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