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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.61, 759.29 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.61, 759.29 and 217.44 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.61 : 759.29 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.61/759.29 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.61x = 759.29 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.61x = 165,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,100.02/506.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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