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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 541.43 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 541.43 and 217.71 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 541.43 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/541.43 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 541.43 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 117,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,872.02/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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