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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 516.70 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 516.70 and 217.04 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 516.70 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/516.70 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 516.70 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 112,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,144.57/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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