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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 513.03 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 513.03 and 216.51 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 513.03 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/513.03 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 513.03 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 111,076.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,076.13/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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