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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 502.86 and 217.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 502.86 and 217.09 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 502.86 = 217.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/502.86 = 217.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 502.86 × 217.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 109,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,165.88/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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