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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 511.37 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 511.37 and 215.25 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 511.37 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/511.37 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 511.37 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 110,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,071.32/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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