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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 502.97 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 502.97 and 217.13 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 502.97 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/502.97 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 502.97 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 109,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,209.10/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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