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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.74, 541.97 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.74, 541.97 and 215.68 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.74 : 541.97 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.74/541.97 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.74x = 541.97 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.74x = 116,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,892.09/392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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