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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.26, 503.98 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.26, 503.98 and 217.86 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.26 : 503.98 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.26/503.98 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.26x = 503.98 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.26x = 109,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,797.08/365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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