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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.45, 500.13 and 215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.45, 500.13 and 215.05 is: 296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.45 : 500.13 = 215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.45/500.13 = 215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.45x = 500.13 × 215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.45x = 107,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,552.96/362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.74

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