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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.93, 544.98 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.93, 544.98 and 217.88 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.93 : 544.98 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.93/544.98 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.93x = 544.98 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.93x = 118,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,741.60/394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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