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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.70, 788.85 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.70, 788.85 and 217.50 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.70 : 788.85 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.70/788.85 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.70x = 788.85 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.70x = 171,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,574.88/525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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