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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.99, 532.64 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.99, 532.64 and 217.94 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.99 : 532.64 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.99/532.64 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.99x = 532.64 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.99x = 116,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,081.69/385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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