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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 788.96 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 788.96 and 217.84 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 788.96 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/788.96 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 788.96 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 171,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,867.05/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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