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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 503.01 and 217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 503.01 and 217.19 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 503.01 = 217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/503.01 = 217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 503.01 × 217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 109,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,250.00/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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