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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.59, 402.57 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.59, 402.57 and 217.77 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.59 : 402.57 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.59/402.57 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.59x = 402.57 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.59x = 87,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,667.67/291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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