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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 514.76 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 514.76 and 217.71 is: 300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 514.76 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/514.76 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 514.76 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 112,067.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,067.31/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.48

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