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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 512.72 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 512.72 and 214.19 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 512.72 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/512.72 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 512.72 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 109,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,817.78/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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