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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.69, 529.48 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.69, 529.48 and 217.91 is: 300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.69 : 529.48 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.69/529.48 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.69x = 529.48 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.69x = 115,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,378.99/383.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.71

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