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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 517.59 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 517.59 and 217.73 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 517.59 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/517.59 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 517.59 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 112,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,691.84/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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