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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.12, 786.24 and 215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.12, 786.24 and 215.95 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.12 : 786.24 = 215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.12/786.24 = 215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.12x = 786.24 × 215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.12x = 169,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,788.04/524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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