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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.87, 500.74 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.87, 500.74 and 215.41 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.87 : 500.74 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.87/500.74 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.87x = 500.74 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.87x = 107,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,864.40/362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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