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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 500.12 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 500.12 and 215.10 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 500.12 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/500.12 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 500.12 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 107,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,575.54/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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