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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.93, 500.73 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.93, 500.73 and 215.55 is: 297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.93 : 500.73 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.93/500.73 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.93x = 500.73 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.93x = 107,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,932.35/362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.40

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