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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 500.51 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 500.51 and 215.41 is: 297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 500.51 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/500.51 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 500.51 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 107,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,812.36/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.19

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