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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.39, 500.02 and 215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.39, 500.02 and 215.05 is: 296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.39 : 500.02 = 215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.39/500.02 = 215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.39x = 500.02 × 215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.39x = 107,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,529.30/362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.72

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