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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.77, 529.63 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.77, 529.63 and 218.02 is: 300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.77 : 529.63 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.77/529.63 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.77x = 529.63 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.77x = 115,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,469.93/383.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.88

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