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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.43, 787.46 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.43, 787.46 and 216.93 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.43 : 787.46 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.43/787.46 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.43x = 787.46 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.43x = 170,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,823.70/525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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