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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 786.65 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 786.65 and 216.11 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 786.65 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/786.65 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 786.65 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 170,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,003.82/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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