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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.03, 787.61 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.03, 787.61 and 216.89 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.03 : 787.61 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.03/787.61 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.03x = 787.61 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.03x = 170,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,827.24/525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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