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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 787.81 and 217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 787.81 and 217.05 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 787.81 = 217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/787.81 = 217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 787.81 × 217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 170,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,995.59/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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