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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 557.27 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 557.27 and 217.62 is: 326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 557.27 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/557.27 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 557.27 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 121,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,270.31/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.31

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