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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.53 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.53 and 217.17 is: 325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.53 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.53 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.53 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 82,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,422.53/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.79

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