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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.22, 787.98 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.22, 787.98 and 217.12 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.22 : 787.98 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.22/787.98 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.22x = 787.98 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.22x = 171,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,086.22/525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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