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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 788.93 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 788.93 and 217.60 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 788.93 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/788.93 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 788.93 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 171,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,671.17/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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