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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.02, 975.08 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.02, 975.08 and 217.17 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.02 : 975.08 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.02/975.08 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.02x = 975.08 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.02x = 211,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,759.48/650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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