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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.15, 503.87 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.15, 503.87 and 217.76 is: 300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.15 : 503.87 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.15/503.87 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.15x = 503.87 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.15x = 109,719.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,719.12/365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.48

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