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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.51, 503.03 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.51, 503.03 and 217.12 is: 299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.51 : 503.03 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.51/503.03 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.51x = 503.03 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.51x = 109,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,219.05/364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.63

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