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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 500.56 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 500.56 and 215.37 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 500.56 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/500.56 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 500.56 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 107,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,804.87/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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