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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.53, 786.78 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.53, 786.78 and 216.31 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.53 : 786.78 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.53/786.78 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.53x = 786.78 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.53x = 170,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,188.38/524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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