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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.21, 787.94 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.21, 787.94 and 217.14 is: 325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.21 : 787.94 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.21/787.94 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.21x = 787.94 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.21x = 171,093.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,093.29/525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.76

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