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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.35, 786.75 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.35, 786.75 and 216.27 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.35 : 786.75 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.35/786.75 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.35x = 786.75 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.35x = 170,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,150.52/524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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