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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.62, 786.24 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.62, 786.24 and 216.10 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.62 : 786.24 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.62/786.24 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.62x = 786.24 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.62x = 169,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,906.46/524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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