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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 541.47 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 541.47 and 217.73 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 541.47 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/541.47 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 541.47 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 117,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,891.56/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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