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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.95, 788.87 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.95, 788.87 and 217.71 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.95 : 788.87 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.95/788.87 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.95x = 788.87 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.95x = 171,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,743.80/525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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