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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.78, 789.02 and 217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.78, 789.02 and 217.63 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.78 : 789.02 = 217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.78/789.02 = 217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.78x = 789.02 × 217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.78x = 171,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,712.99/525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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