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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 541.01 and 215.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 541.01 and 215.00 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 541.01 = 215.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/541.01 = 215.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 541.01 × 215.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 116,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,313.37/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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