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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 544.39 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 544.39 and 217.04 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 544.39 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/544.39 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 544.39 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 118,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,154.41/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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