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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 502.83 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 502.83 and 217.08 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 502.83 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/502.83 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 502.83 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 109,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,154.34/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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