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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 503.51 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 503.51 and 217.47 is: 300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 503.51 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/503.51 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 503.51 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 109,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,498.32/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.14

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