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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 540.93 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 540.93 and 217.32 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 540.93 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/540.93 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 540.93 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 117,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,554.91/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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