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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 514.35 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 514.35 and 217.47 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 514.35 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/514.35 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 514.35 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 111,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,855.69/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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