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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 501.02 and 213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 501.02 and 213.69 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 501.02 = 213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/501.02 = 213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 501.02 × 213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 107,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,061.90/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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