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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.72, 787.23 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.72, 787.23 and 216.41 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.72 : 787.23 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.72/787.23 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.72x = 787.23 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.72x = 170,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,367.45/524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

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