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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 514.32 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 514.32 and 217.56 is: 300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 514.32 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/514.32 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 514.32 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 111,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,895.46/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.12

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