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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.72, 529.55 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.72, 529.55 and 217.96 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.72 : 529.55 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.72/529.55 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.72x = 529.55 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.72x = 115,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,420.55/383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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