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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 503.27 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 503.27 and 217.32 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 503.27 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/503.27 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 503.27 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 109,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,370.64/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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