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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 502.84 and 217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 502.84 and 217.01 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 502.84 = 217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/502.84 = 217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 502.84 × 217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 109,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,117.71/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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