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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.53 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.53 and 215.46 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 514.53 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/514.53 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 514.53 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 110,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,860.63/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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