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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.58, 787.68 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.58, 787.68 and 217.12 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.58 : 787.68 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.58/787.68 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.58x = 787.68 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.58x = 171,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,021.08/525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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