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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 529.26 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 529.26 and 217.77 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 529.26 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/529.26 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 529.26 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 115,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,256.95/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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