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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 514.79 and 217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 514.79 and 217.75 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 514.79 = 217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/514.79 = 217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 514.79 × 217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 112,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,095.52/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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