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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 541.61 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 541.61 and 217.86 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 541.61 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/541.61 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 541.61 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 117,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,991.36/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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