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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.50, 514.06 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.50, 514.06 and 217.24 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 514.06 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/514.06 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 514.06 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 111,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,674.39/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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