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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.55, 788.21 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.55, 788.21 and 217.32 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.55 : 788.21 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.55/788.21 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.55x = 788.21 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.55x = 171,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,292.71/525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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