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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 514.44 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 514.44 and 215.39 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 514.44 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/514.44 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 514.44 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 110,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,802.66/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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