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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 502.47 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 502.47 and 216.77 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 502.47 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/502.47 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 502.47 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 108,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,920.42/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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