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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 787.16 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 787.16 and 216.66 is: 325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 787.16 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/787.16 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 787.16 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 170,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,549.58/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.06

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