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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 553.77 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 553.77 and 215.01 is: 322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 553.77 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/553.77 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 553.77 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 119,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,066.09/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.57

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