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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 513.70 and 212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 513.70 and 212.78 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 513.70 = 212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/513.70 = 212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 513.70 × 212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 109,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,302.52/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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