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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.58, 529.38 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.58, 529.38 and 217.82 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.58 : 529.38 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.58/529.38 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.58x = 529.38 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.58x = 115,309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,309.55/383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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