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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 531.78 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 531.78 and 217.77 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 531.78 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/531.78 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 531.78 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 115,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,805.73/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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