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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.38, 1,067.27 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.38, 1,067.27 and 217.77 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.38 : 1,067.27 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.38/1,067.27 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.38x = 1,067.27 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.38x = 232,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,419.39/711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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