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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 532.70 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 532.70 and 217.94 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 532.70 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/532.70 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 532.70 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 116,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,096.64/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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