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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.31, 788.06 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.31, 788.06 and 216.99 is: 325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.31 : 788.06 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.31/788.06 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.31x = 788.06 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.31x = 171,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,000.05/525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.52

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