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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.95, 503.73 and 217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.95, 503.73 and 217.65 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.95 : 503.73 = 217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.95/503.73 = 217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.95x = 503.73 × 217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.95x = 109,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,636.83/364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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