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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.44, 759.48 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.44, 759.48 and 217.72 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.44 : 759.48 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.44/759.48 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.44x = 759.48 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.44x = 165,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,353.99/506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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