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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 511.67 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 511.67 and 215.49 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 511.67 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/511.67 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 511.67 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 110,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,257.75/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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