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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.79, 529.50 and 217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.79, 529.50 and 217.99 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.79 : 529.50 = 217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.79/529.50 = 217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.79x = 529.50 × 217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.79x = 115,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,425.71/383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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