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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.17, 504.04 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.17, 504.04 and 217.91 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.17 : 504.04 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.17/504.04 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.17x = 504.04 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.17x = 109,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,835.36/365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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