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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.97, 514.62 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.97, 514.62 and 215.61 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.97 : 514.62 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.97/514.62 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.97x = 514.62 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.97x = 110,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,957.22/372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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