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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.77, 788.95 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.77, 788.95 and 217.56 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.77 : 788.95 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.77/788.95 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.77x = 788.95 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.77x = 171,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,643.96/525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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