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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.30, 788.54 and 217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.30, 788.54 and 217.37 is: 326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.30 : 788.54 = 217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.30/788.54 = 217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.30x = 788.54 × 217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.30x = 171,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,399.91/525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.29

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