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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 526.52 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 526.52 and 215.74 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 526.52 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/526.52 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 526.52 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 113,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,591.42/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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