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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 541.02 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 541.02 and 215.01 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 541.02 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/541.02 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 541.02 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 116,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,324.71/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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