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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 526.52 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 526.52 and 215.71 is: 297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 526.52 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/526.52 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 526.52 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 113,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,574.85/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.69

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