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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 787.39 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 787.39 and 217.30 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 787.39 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/787.39 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 787.39 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 171,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,100.29/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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