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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 500.78 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 500.78 and 215.54 is: 297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 500.78 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/500.78 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 500.78 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 107,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,938.12/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.40

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