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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 787.58 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 787.58 and 216.84 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 787.58 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/787.58 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 787.58 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 170,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,778.85/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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