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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 500.72 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 500.72 and 215.54 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 500.72 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/500.72 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 500.72 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 107,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,925.19/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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