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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.89, 514.71 and 217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.89, 514.71 and 217.67 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.89 : 514.71 = 217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.89/514.71 = 217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.89x = 514.71 × 217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.89x = 112,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,038.21/372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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