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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 500.57 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 500.57 and 215.36 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 500.57 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/500.57 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 500.57 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 107,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,802.76/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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