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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 517.96 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 517.96 and 217.98 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 517.96 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/517.96 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 517.96 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 112,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,904.92/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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