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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.63, 786.76 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.63, 786.76 and 216.34 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.63 : 786.76 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.63/786.76 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.63x = 786.76 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.63x = 170,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,203.72/524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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