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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.09, 787.82 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.09, 787.82 and 217.12 is: 325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.09 : 787.82 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.09/787.82 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.09x = 787.82 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.09x = 171,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,051.48/525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.76

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