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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 503.30 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 503.30 and 217.38 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 503.30 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/503.30 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 503.30 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 109,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,407.35/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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