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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 503.51 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 503.51 and 217.49 is: 300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 503.51 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/503.51 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 503.51 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 109,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,504.78/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.09

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