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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 557.06 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 557.06 and 217.84 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 557.06 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/557.06 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 557.06 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 121,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,349.95/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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