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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.73, 514.41 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.73, 514.41 and 215.38 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.73 : 514.41 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.73/514.41 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.73x = 514.41 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.73x = 110,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,793.63/372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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