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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 541.78 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 541.78 and 217.97 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 541.78 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/541.78 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 541.78 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 118,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,088.53/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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