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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.71, 787.09 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.71, 787.09 and 216.36 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.71 : 787.09 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.71/787.09 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.71x = 787.09 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.71x = 170,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,292.44/524.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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