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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.29, 785.97 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.29, 785.97 and 216.40 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.29 : 785.97 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.29/785.97 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.29x = 785.97 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.29x = 170,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,083.91/524.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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