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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 513 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 513 and 216.46 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 513 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/513 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 513 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 111,043.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,043.98/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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