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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 514.60 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 514.60 and 217.68 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 514.60 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/514.60 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 514.60 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 112,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,018.13/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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