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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.91, 515.96 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.91, 515.96 and 216.52 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.91 : 515.96 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.91/515.96 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.91x = 515.96 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.91x = 111,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,715.66/373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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