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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.62, 500.38 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.62, 500.38 and 215.26 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.62 : 500.38 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.62/500.38 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.62x = 500.38 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.62x = 107,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,711.80/362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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