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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.45, 502.97 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.45, 502.97 and 217.07 is: 299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.45 : 502.97 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.45/502.97 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.45x = 502.97 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.45x = 109,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,178.61/364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.58

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