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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.44 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.44 and 217.79 is: 300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.44 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.44 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.44 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 87,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,647.52/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.57

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