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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 502.98 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 502.98 and 217.20 is: 299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 502.98 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/502.98 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 502.98 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 109,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,247.26/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.62

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