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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 503.32 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 503.32 and 217.50 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 503.32 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/503.32 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 503.32 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 109,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,471.01/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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