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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.55, 526.49 and 215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.55, 526.49 and 215.77 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.55 : 526.49 = 215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.55/526.49 = 215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.55x = 526.49 × 215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.55x = 113,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,600.75/381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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