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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 786.61 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 786.61 and 216.11 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 786.61 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/786.61 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 786.61 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 169,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,996.52/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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