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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.08, 541.03 and 217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.08, 541.03 and 217.40 is: 299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.08 : 541.03 = 217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.08/541.03 = 217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.08x = 541.03 × 217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.08x = 117,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,619.92/392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.99

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