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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.89, 544.95 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.89, 544.95 and 217.86 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.89 : 544.95 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.89/544.95 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.89x = 544.95 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.89x = 118,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,722.81/394.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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