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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 786.73 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 786.73 and 216.52 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 786.73 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/786.73 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 786.73 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 170,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,342.78/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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