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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.71, 758.61 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.71, 758.61 and 217.17 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.71 : 758.61 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.71/758.61 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.71x = 758.61 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.71x = 164,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,747.33/505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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