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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.58, 544.51 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.58, 544.51 and 217.54 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.58 : 544.51 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.58/544.51 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.58x = 544.51 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.58x = 118,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,452.71/394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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