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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.30, 504.16 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.30, 504.16 and 217.90 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.30 : 504.16 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.30/504.16 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.30x = 504.16 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.30x = 109,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,854.66/365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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