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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.11, 787.21 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.11, 787.21 and 216.77 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.11 : 787.21 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.11/787.21 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.11x = 787.21 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.11x = 170,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,643.51/525.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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