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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 544.63 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 544.63 and 217.82 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 544.63 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/544.63 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 544.63 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 118,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,627.49/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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