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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 500.87 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 500.87 and 215.69 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 500.87 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/500.87 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 500.87 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 108,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,030.69/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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