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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.06, 503.80 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.06, 503.80 and 217.82 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.06 : 503.80 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.06/503.80 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.06x = 503.80 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.06x = 109,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,738.43/365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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