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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.95, 517.29 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.95, 517.29 and 217.54 is: 300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.95 : 517.29 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.95/517.29 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.95x = 517.29 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.95x = 112,528.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,528.68/374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.12

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