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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 503.90 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 503.90 and 217.76 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 503.90 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/503.90 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 503.90 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 109,729.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,729.26/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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