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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.35, 529.02 and 217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.35, 529.02 and 217.57 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.35 : 529.02 = 217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.35/529.02 = 217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.35x = 529.02 × 217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.35x = 115,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,098.88/383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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