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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.94, 544.98 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.94, 544.98 and 217.87 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.94 : 544.98 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.94/544.98 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.94x = 544.98 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.94x = 118,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,730.98/394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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