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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 542 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 542 and 218.12 is: 301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 542 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/542 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 542 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 118,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,221.04/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.00

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