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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.87, 493.80 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.87, 493.80 and 217.94 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.87 : 493.80 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.87/493.80 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.87x = 493.80 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.87x = 107,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,618.77/357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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