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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 517.98 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 517.98 and 217.96 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 517.98 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/517.98 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 517.98 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 112,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,898.92/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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