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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 513.81 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 513.81 and 217.17 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 513.81 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/513.81 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 513.81 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 111,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,584.12/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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