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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.97, 517.46 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.97, 517.46 and 217.64 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.97 : 517.46 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.97/517.46 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.97x = 517.46 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.97x = 112,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,617.95/374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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