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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.85, 787.38 and 216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.85, 787.38 and 216.87 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.85 : 787.38 = 216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.85/787.38 = 216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.85x = 787.38 × 216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.85x = 170,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,759.10/524.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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