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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 513.39 and 216.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 513.39 and 216.78 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 513.39 = 216.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/513.39 = 216.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 513.39 × 216.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 111,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,292.68/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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