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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 517.39 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 517.39 and 217.55 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 517.39 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/517.39 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 517.39 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 112,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,558.94/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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