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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 514.62 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 514.62 and 217.70 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 514.62 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/514.62 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 514.62 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 112,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,032.77/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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