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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.45, 529.15 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.45, 529.15 and 217.72 is: 300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.45 : 529.15 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.45/529.15 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.45x = 529.15 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.45x = 115,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,206.54/383.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.45

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