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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 500.65 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 500.65 and 215.52 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 500.65 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/500.65 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 500.65 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 107,900.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,900.09/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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