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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 786.23 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 786.23 and 216.13 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 786.23 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/786.23 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 786.23 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 169,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,927.89/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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