Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582 and 217
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 388, 582 and 217 is: 325.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388 : 582 = 217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388/582 = 217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388x = 582 × 217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388x = 126,294 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,294/388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325.50
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