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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 501.99 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 501.99 and 216.42 is: 298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 501.99 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/501.99 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 501.99 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 108,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,640.68/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.64

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