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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.74, 500.66 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.74, 500.66 and 215.42 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.74 : 500.66 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.74/500.66 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.74x = 500.66 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.74x = 107,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,852.18/362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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