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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 517.41 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 517.41 and 217.59 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 517.41 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/517.41 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 517.41 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 112,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,583.24/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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