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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 511.75 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 511.75 and 215.66 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 511.75 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/511.75 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 511.75 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 110,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,364.01/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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