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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 525.60 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 525.60 and 215.09 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 525.60 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/525.60 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 525.60 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 113,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,050.04/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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