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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 529.54 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 529.54 and 217.96 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 529.54 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/529.54 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 529.54 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 115,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,418.54/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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