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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.53, 1,299.70 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.53, 1,299.70 and 217.27 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.53 : 1,299.70 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.53/1,299.70 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.53x = 1,299.70 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.53x = 282,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,380.40/866.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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