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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 507.07 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 507.07 and 217.97 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 507.07 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/507.07 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 507.07 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 110,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,526.05/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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