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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.90 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.90 and 217.53 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.90 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.90 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.90 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 206,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,849.82/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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