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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.19, 786.27 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.19, 786.27 and 215.97 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.19 : 786.27 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.19/786.27 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.19x = 786.27 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.19x = 169,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,810.73/524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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