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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.54, 911.45 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.54, 911.45 and 217.52 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.54 : 911.45 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.54/911.45 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.54x = 911.45 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.54x = 198,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,258.60/607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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