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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.26, 975.53 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.26, 975.53 and 217.41 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.26 : 975.53 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.26/975.53 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.26x = 975.53 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.26x = 212,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,085.64/650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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