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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 503.16 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 503.16 and 217.36 is: 299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 503.16 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/503.16 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 503.16 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 109,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,366.86/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.87

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