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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 786.93 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 786.93 and 216.62 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 786.93 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/786.93 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 786.93 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 170,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,464.78/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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