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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 543.71 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 543.71 and 216.96 is: 299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 543.71 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/543.71 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 543.71 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 117,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,964.14/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.40

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