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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 514.04 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 514.04 and 217.36 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 514.04 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/514.04 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 514.04 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 111,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,731.73/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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