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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 502.70 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 502.70 and 217.04 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 502.70 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/502.70 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 502.70 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 109,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,106.01/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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