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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.90, 788.58 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.90, 788.58 and 217.70 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.90 : 788.58 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.90/788.58 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.90x = 788.58 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.90x = 171,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,673.87/525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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