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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.41, 787.83 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.41, 787.83 and 217.20 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.41 : 787.83 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.41/787.83 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.41x = 787.83 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.41x = 171,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,116.68/525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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