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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.27, 503.99 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.27, 503.99 and 217.95 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.27 : 503.99 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.27/503.99 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.27x = 503.99 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.27x = 109,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,843.53/365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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