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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.45, 786.41 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.45, 786.41 and 216.45 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.45 : 786.41 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.45/786.41 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.45x = 786.41 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.45x = 170,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,218.44/524.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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