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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 557.91 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 557.91 and 217.94 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 557.91 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/557.91 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 557.91 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 121,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,588.12/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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