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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 503.71 and 217.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 503.71 and 217.61 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 503.71 = 217.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/503.71 = 217.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 503.71 × 217.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 109,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,611.26/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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