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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 517.57 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 517.57 and 217.73 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 517.57 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/517.57 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 517.57 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 112,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,690.52/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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