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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 786.42 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 786.42 and 216.42 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 786.42 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/786.42 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 786.42 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 170,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,197.02/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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