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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 513.86 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 513.86 and 215.03 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 513.86 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/513.86 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 513.86 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 110,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,493.93/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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