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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.80, 787.22 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.80, 787.22 and 216.44 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.80 : 787.22 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.80/787.22 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.80x = 787.22 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.80x = 170,385.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,385.90/524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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