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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 503.40 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 503.40 and 217.41 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 503.40 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/503.40 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 503.40 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 109,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,444.19/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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