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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 500.59 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 500.59 and 215.44 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 500.59 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/500.59 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 500.59 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 107,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,846.13/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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