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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.36, 529.04 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.36, 529.04 and 217.59 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.36 : 529.04 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.36/529.04 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.36x = 529.04 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.36x = 115,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,113.81/383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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