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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 788.04 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 788.04 and 217.22 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 788.04 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/788.04 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 788.04 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 171,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,178.05/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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