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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.53, 514.01 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.53, 514.01 and 215.16 is: 296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.53 : 514.01 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.53/514.01 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.53x = 514.01 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.53x = 110,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,593.00/372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.87

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