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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 542.66 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 542.66 and 217.38 is: 326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 542.66 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/542.66 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 542.66 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 117,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,963.43/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.07

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