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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 514 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 514 and 217.28 is: 299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 514 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/514 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 514 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 111,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,681.92/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.77

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