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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 500.09 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 500.09 and 215.04 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 500.09 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/500.09 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 500.09 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 107,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,539.35/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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