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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.49, 513.98 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.49, 513.98 and 215.06 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.49 : 513.98 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.49/513.98 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.49x = 513.98 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.49x = 110,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,536.54/372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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