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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.75, 514.40 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.75, 514.40 and 217.50 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.75 : 514.40 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.75/514.40 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.75x = 514.40 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.75x = 111,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,880.91/372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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