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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.62, 541.82 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.62, 541.82 and 217.95 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.62 : 541.82 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.62/541.82 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.62x = 541.82 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.62x = 118,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,089.67/392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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