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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 975.11 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 975.11 and 217.26 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 975.11 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/975.11 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 975.11 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 211,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,852.40/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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