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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 514.73 and 215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 514.73 and 215.67 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 514.73 = 215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/514.73 = 215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 514.73 × 215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 111,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,014.29/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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