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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.71, 787.28 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.71, 787.28 and 216.72 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.71 : 787.28 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.71/787.28 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.71x = 787.28 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.71x = 170,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,619.32/524.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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