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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 500.58 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 500.58 and 215.34 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 500.58 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/500.58 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 500.58 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 107,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,794.90/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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