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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 500.40 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 500.40 and 215.32 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 500.40 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/500.40 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 500.40 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 107,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,746.13/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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