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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 543.13 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 543.13 and 216.52 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 543.13 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/543.13 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 543.13 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 117,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,595.52/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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