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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 554.62 and 215.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 554.62 and 215.59 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 554.62 = 215.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/554.62 = 215.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 554.62 × 215.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 119,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,570.53/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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