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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.39, 513.95 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.39, 513.95 and 217.14 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.39 : 513.95 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.39/513.95 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.39x = 513.95 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.39x = 111,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,598.02/372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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