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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 506.61 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 506.61 and 217.74 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 506.61 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/506.61 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 506.61 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 110,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,309.26/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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