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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 786.80 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 786.80 and 216.40 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 786.80 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/786.80 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 786.80 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 170,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,263.52/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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