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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.38, 975.68 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.38, 975.68 and 217.44 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.38 : 975.68 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.38/975.68 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.38x = 975.68 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.38x = 212,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,151.86/650.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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