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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.72, 788.74 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.72, 788.74 and 217.72 is: 326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.72 : 788.74 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.72/788.74 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.72x = 788.74 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.72x = 171,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,724.91/525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.64

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