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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 544.96 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 544.96 and 217.86 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 544.96 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/544.96 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 544.96 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 118,724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,724.99/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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