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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.84, 544.89 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.84, 544.89 and 217.81 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.84 : 544.89 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.84/544.89 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.84x = 544.89 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.84x = 118,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,684.60/394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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