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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.55, 788.53 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.55, 788.53 and 217.43 is: 326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.55 : 788.53 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.55/788.53 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.55x = 788.53 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.55x = 171,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,450.08/525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.23

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