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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 526.51 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 526.51 and 215.75 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 526.51 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/526.51 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 526.51 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 113,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,594.53/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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