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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 517.77 and 217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 517.77 and 217.85 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 517.77 = 217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/517.77 = 217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 517.77 × 217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 112,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,794.42/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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