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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 512.10 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 512.10 and 215.72 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 512.10 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/512.10 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 512.10 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 110,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,470.21/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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