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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.59, 911.27 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.59, 911.27 and 217.58 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.59 : 911.27 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.59/911.27 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.59x = 911.27 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.59x = 198,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,270.11/607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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