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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 544.91 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 544.91 and 215.72 is: 322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 544.91 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/544.91 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 544.91 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 117,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,548.27/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.65

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