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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 541.80 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 541.80 and 215.57 is: 297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 541.80 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/541.80 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 541.80 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 116,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,795.83/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.49

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