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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 500.97 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 500.97 and 215.65 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 500.97 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/500.97 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 500.97 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 108,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,034.18/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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