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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 513.99 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 513.99 and 215.04 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 513.99 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/513.99 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 513.99 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 110,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,528.41/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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