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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 526.53 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 526.53 and 215.73 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 526.53 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/526.53 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 526.53 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 113,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,588.32/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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