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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 556.92 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 556.92 and 217.36 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 556.92 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/556.92 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 556.92 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 121,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,052.13/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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