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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 525.63 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 525.63 and 215.09 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 525.63 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/525.63 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 525.63 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 113,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,057.76/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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