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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 514.77 and 217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 514.77 and 217.78 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 514.77 = 217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/514.77 = 217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 514.77 × 217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 112,106.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,106.61/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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