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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.41, 529.13 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.41, 529.13 and 217.56 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.41 : 529.13 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.41/529.13 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.41x = 529.13 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.41x = 115,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,117.52/383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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