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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 500.60 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 500.60 and 215.26 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 500.60 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/500.60 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 500.60 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 107,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,758.44/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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