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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 500.64 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 500.64 and 215.44 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 500.64 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/500.64 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 500.64 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 107,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,857.88/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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