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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.91, 514.49 and 217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.91, 514.49 and 217.66 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.91 : 514.49 = 217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.91/514.49 = 217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.91x = 514.49 × 217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.91x = 111,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,984.26/372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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