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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 502.95 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 502.95 and 217.10 is: 299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 502.95 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/502.95 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 502.95 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 109,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,187.93/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.63

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