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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.39, 529.05 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.39, 529.05 and 217.58 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.39 : 529.05 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.39/529.05 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.39x = 529.05 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.39x = 115,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,108.05/383.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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