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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.51, 975.52 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.51, 975.52 and 217.56 is: 326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.51 : 975.52 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.51/975.52 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.51x = 975.52 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.51x = 212,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,234.13/650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.26

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