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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.16, 787.98 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.16, 787.98 and 217.16 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.16 : 787.98 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.16/787.98 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.16x = 787.98 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.16x = 171,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,117.74/525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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