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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.17, 788.61 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.17, 788.61 and 217.83 is: 326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.17 : 788.61 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.17/788.61 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.17x = 788.61 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.17x = 171,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,782.92/526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.48

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