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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.99, 517.41 and 217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.99, 517.41 and 217.57 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.99 : 517.41 = 217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.99/517.41 = 217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.99x = 517.41 × 217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.99x = 112,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,572.89/374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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