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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 503.07 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 503.07 and 217.24 is: 299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 503.07 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/503.07 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 503.07 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 109,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,286.93/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.77

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