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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 503.07 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 503.07 and 217.20 is: 299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 503.07 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/503.07 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 503.07 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 109,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,266.80/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.74

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