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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.39, 786.72 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.39, 786.72 and 212.13 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.39 : 786.72 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.39/786.72 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.39x = 786.72 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.39x = 166,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,887.71/524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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