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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.95, 788.51 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.95, 788.51 and 217.96 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.95 : 788.51 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.95/788.51 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.95x = 788.51 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.95x = 171,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,858.61/525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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