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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 500.60 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 500.60 and 215.44 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 500.60 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/500.60 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 500.60 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 107,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,849.26/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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