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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 544.61 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 544.61 and 217.80 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 544.61 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/544.61 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 544.61 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 118,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,616.60/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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