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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.99, 557.28 and 217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.99, 557.28 and 217.99 is: 326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.99 : 557.28 = 217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.99/557.28 = 217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.99x = 557.28 × 217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.99x = 121,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,482.16/371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.57

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