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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 786.10 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 786.10 and 215.90 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 786.10 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/786.10 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 786.10 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 169,718.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,718.99/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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