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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 502.89 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 502.89 and 217.11 is: 299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 502.89 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/502.89 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 502.89 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 109,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,182.45/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.54

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