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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 493.79 and 217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 493.79 and 217.99 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 493.79 = 217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/493.79 = 217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 493.79 × 217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 107,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,637.72/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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