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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.33, 517.92 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.33, 517.92 and 217.97 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.33 : 517.92 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.33/517.92 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.33x = 517.92 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.33x = 112,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,888.43/375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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