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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.67, 911.50 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.67, 911.50 and 217.77 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.67 : 911.50 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.67/911.50 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.67x = 911.50 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.67x = 198,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,497.36/607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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