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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.09, 503.72 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.09, 503.72 and 217.62 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.09 : 503.72 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.09/503.72 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.09x = 503.72 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.09x = 109,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,618.46/365.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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