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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.41, 788.27 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.41, 788.27 and 217.49 is: 326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.41 : 788.27 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.41/788.27 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.41x = 788.27 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.41x = 171,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,435.81/525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.29

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