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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.58, 788.35 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.58, 788.35 and 217.22 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.58 : 788.35 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.58/788.35 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.58x = 788.35 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.58x = 171,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,245.39/525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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