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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.64, 529.26 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.64, 529.26 and 217.71 is: 300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.64 : 529.26 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.64/529.26 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.64x = 529.26 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.64x = 115,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,226.48/383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.35

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