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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.01, 512.03 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.01, 512.03 and 215.75 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.01 : 512.03 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.01/512.03 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.01x = 512.03 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.01x = 110,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,470.47/371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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