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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 503.40 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 503.40 and 217.46 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 503.40 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/503.40 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 503.40 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 109,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,470.62/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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