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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.49, 516.72 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.49, 516.72 and 217.07 is: 299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.49 : 516.72 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.49/516.72 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.49x = 516.72 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.49x = 112,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,164.41/374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.51

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