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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 503.09 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 503.09 and 217.20 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 503.09 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/503.09 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 503.09 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 109,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,272.95/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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