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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.71, 788.83 and 217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.71, 788.83 and 217.65 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.71 : 788.83 = 217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.71/788.83 = 217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.71x = 788.83 × 217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.71x = 171,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,691.26/525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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