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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 500.51 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 500.51 and 215.38 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 500.51 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/500.51 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 500.51 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 107,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,796.26/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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