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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 787.44 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 787.44 and 216.95 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 787.44 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/787.44 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 787.44 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 170,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,831.17/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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