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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 502.73 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 502.73 and 217.02 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 502.73 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/502.73 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 502.73 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 109,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,102.46/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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