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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.50, 786.78 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.50, 786.78 and 216.38 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.50 : 786.78 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.50/786.78 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.50x = 786.78 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.50x = 170,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,243.46/524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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