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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.44 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.44 and 215.44 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 514.44 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/514.44 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 514.44 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 110,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,830.95/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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