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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.59, 541.79 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.59, 541.79 and 217.94 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.59 : 541.79 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.59/541.79 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.59x = 541.79 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.59x = 118,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,074.73/392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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