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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.74, 787.31 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.74, 787.31 and 216.51 is: 324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.74 : 787.31 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.74/787.31 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.74x = 787.31 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.74x = 170,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,460.49/524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.85

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