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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 514.11 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 514.11 and 217.35 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 514.11 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/514.11 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 514.11 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 111,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,741.81/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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