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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.83, 517.38 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.83, 517.38 and 217.50 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.83 : 517.38 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.83/517.38 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.83x = 517.38 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.83x = 112,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,532.98/374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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