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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.70, 529.48 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.70, 529.48 and 217.95 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.70 : 529.48 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.70/529.48 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.70x = 529.48 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.70x = 115,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,399.08/383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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