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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.89, 500.84 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.89, 500.84 and 215.56 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.89 : 500.84 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.89/500.84 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.89x = 500.84 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.89x = 107,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,957.49/362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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