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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 525.59 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 525.59 and 215.13 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 525.59 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/525.59 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 525.59 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 113,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,072.69/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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