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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 975.82 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 975.82 and 217.56 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 975.82 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/975.82 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 975.82 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 212,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,299.40/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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