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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.76, 788.79 and 213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.76, 788.79 and 213.51 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.76 : 788.79 = 213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.76/788.79 = 213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.76x = 788.79 × 213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.76x = 168,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,414.55/525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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