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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 786.71 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 786.71 and 216.31 is: 324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 786.71 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/786.71 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 786.71 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 170,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,173.24/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.49

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