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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.06, 786.08 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.06, 786.08 and 215.84 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.06 : 786.08 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.06/786.08 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.06x = 786.08 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.06x = 169,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,667.51/524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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