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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 788.02 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 788.02 and 217.11 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 788.02 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/788.02 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 788.02 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 171,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,090.25/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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