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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 503.93 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 503.93 and 217.84 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 503.93 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/503.93 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 503.93 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 109,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,775.12/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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