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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 517.84 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 517.84 and 217.96 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 517.84 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/517.84 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 517.84 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 112,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,868.41/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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