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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 540.99 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 540.99 and 217.38 is: 299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 540.99 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/540.99 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 540.99 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 117,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,600.41/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.96

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