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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 541.03 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 541.03 and 217.38 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 541.03 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/541.03 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 541.03 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 117,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,610.99/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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