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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.74, 493.70 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.74, 493.70 and 217.84 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.74 : 493.70 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.74/493.70 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.74x = 493.70 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.74x = 107,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,545.14/357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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