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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 788.98 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 788.98 and 217.58 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 788.98 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/788.98 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 788.98 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 171,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,666.27/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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