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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 503.19 and 217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 503.19 and 217.25 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 503.19 = 217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/503.19 = 217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 503.19 × 217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 109,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,317.40/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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