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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 501.96 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 501.96 and 216.39 is: 298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 501.96 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/501.96 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 501.96 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 108,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,619.12/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.58

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