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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 514.73 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 514.73 and 215.65 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 514.73 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/514.73 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 514.73 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 110,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,997.87/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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