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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.30, 786.72 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.30, 786.72 and 216.41 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.30 : 786.72 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.30/786.72 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.30x = 786.72 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.30x = 170,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,254.08/524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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