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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.93, 500.85 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.93, 500.85 and 215.64 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.93 : 500.85 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.93/500.85 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.93x = 500.85 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.93x = 108,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,003.29/362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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