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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.59, 544.53 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.59, 544.53 and 217.54 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.59 : 544.53 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.59/544.53 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.59x = 544.53 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.59x = 118,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,457.63/394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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