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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.39, 541.54 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.39, 541.54 and 217.74 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.39 : 541.54 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.39/541.54 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.39x = 541.54 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.39x = 117,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,914.38/392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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