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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.72, 529.52 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.72, 529.52 and 217.93 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.72 : 529.52 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.72/529.52 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.72x = 529.52 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.72x = 115,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,398.29/383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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