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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 554.84 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 554.84 and 215.79 is: 323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 554.84 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/554.84 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 554.84 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 119,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,728.92/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.78

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