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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.12, 514.92 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.12, 514.92 and 215.78 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.12 : 514.92 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.12/514.92 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.12x = 514.92 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.12x = 111,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,106.86/373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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