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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 511.95 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 511.95 and 215.71 is: 297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 511.95 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/511.95 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 511.95 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 110,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,432.73/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.69

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