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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.43, 785.94 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.43, 785.94 and 216.09 is: 323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.43 : 785.94 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.43/785.94 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.43x = 785.94 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.43x = 169,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,833.77/524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.84

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