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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 554.50 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 554.50 and 217.82 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 554.50 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/554.50 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 554.50 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 120,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,781.19/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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