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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 502.99 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 502.99 and 217.20 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 502.99 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/502.99 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 502.99 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 109,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,249.43/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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