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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 787.38 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 787.38 and 217.14 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 787.38 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/787.38 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 787.38 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 170,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,971.69/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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