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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 513.64 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 513.64 and 217.04 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 513.64 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/513.64 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 513.64 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 111,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,480.43/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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