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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 787.01 and 216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 787.01 and 216.81 is: 324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 787.01 = 216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/787.01 = 216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 787.01 × 216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 170,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,631.64/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.93

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