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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.11, 503.61 and 217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.11, 503.61 and 217.63 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.11 : 503.61 = 217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.11/503.61 = 217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.11x = 503.61 × 217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.11x = 109,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,598.13/365.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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