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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 511.97 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 511.97 and 215.73 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 511.97 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/511.97 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 511.97 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 110,446.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,446.21/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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