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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.41 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.41 and 215.43 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 514.41 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/514.41 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 514.41 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 110,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,819.35/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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