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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.47, 529.18 and 217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.47, 529.18 and 217.69 is: 300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.47 : 529.18 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.47/529.18 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.47x = 529.18 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.47x = 115,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,195.33/383.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.40

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