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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.95, 503.50 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.95, 503.50 and 217.56 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.95 : 503.50 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.95/503.50 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.95x = 503.50 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.95x = 109,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,537.85/364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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