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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 526.54 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 526.54 and 215.72 is: 297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 526.54 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/526.54 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 526.54 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 113,585.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,585.21/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.70

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