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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.17, 975.26 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.17, 975.26 and 217.33 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.17 : 975.26 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.17/975.26 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.17x = 975.26 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.17x = 211,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,952.17/650.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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