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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 513.99 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 513.99 and 215.10 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 513.99 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/513.99 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 513.99 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 110,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,559.25/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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