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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.63, 544.61 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.63, 544.61 and 217.60 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.63 : 544.61 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.63/544.61 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.63x = 544.61 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.63x = 118,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,507.14/394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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