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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 500.88 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 500.88 and 215.65 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 500.88 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/500.88 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 500.88 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 108,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,014.77/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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