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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 541.04 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 541.04 and 217.41 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 541.04 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/541.04 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 541.04 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 117,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,627.51/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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