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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 517 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 517 and 215.16 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 517 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/517 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 517 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 111,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,237.72/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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