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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.27 and 217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.27 and 217.57 is: 300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.27 = 217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.27 = 217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.27 × 217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 110,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,146.81/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.16

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