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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 503.35 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 503.35 and 215.46 is: 297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 503.35 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/503.35 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 503.35 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 108,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,451.25/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.30

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