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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.50, 787.68 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.50, 787.68 and 217.27 is: 325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.50 : 787.68 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.50/787.68 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.50x = 787.68 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.50x = 171,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,139.23/525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.67

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