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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 500.50 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 500.50 and 215.38 is: 297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 500.50 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/500.50 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 500.50 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 107,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,797.69/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.14

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