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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.50, 786.16 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.50, 786.16 and 215.96 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.50 : 786.16 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.50/786.16 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.50x = 786.16 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.50x = 169,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,779.11/524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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