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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.09, 513.43 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.09, 513.43 and 214.73 is: 296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 513.43 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/513.43 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 513.43 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 110,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,248.07/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.29

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