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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.41, 786.61 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.41, 786.61 and 216.17 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.41 : 786.61 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.41/786.61 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.41x = 786.61 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.41x = 170,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,043.72/524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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