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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 541.66 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 541.66 and 217.84 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 541.66 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/541.66 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 541.66 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 117,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,993.32/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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