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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.37, 528.94 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.37, 528.94 and 217.58 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.37 : 528.94 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.37/528.94 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.37x = 528.94 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.37x = 115,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,085.27/383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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