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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.52, 758.52 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.52, 758.52 and 217 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.52 : 758.52 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.52/758.52 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.52x = 758.52 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.52x = 164,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,598.84/505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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