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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 511.92 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 511.92 and 215.74 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 511.92 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/511.92 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 511.92 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 110,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,441.62/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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