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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 514.47 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 514.47 and 215.45 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 514.47 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/514.47 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 514.47 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 110,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,842.56/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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