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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 758.67 and 217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 758.67 and 217.25 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 758.67 = 217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/758.67 = 217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 758.67 × 217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 164,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,821.06/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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