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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 529.34 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 529.34 and 217.80 is: 300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 529.34 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/529.34 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 529.34 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 115,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,290.25/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.56

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