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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 503.31 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 503.31 and 217.35 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 503.31 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/503.31 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 503.31 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 109,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,395.24/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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