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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.87, 493.72 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.87, 493.72 and 217.93 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.87 : 493.72 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.87/493.72 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.87x = 493.72 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.87x = 107,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,596.40/357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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