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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.93, 787.14 and 216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.93, 787.14 and 216.67 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.93 : 787.14 = 216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.93/787.14 = 216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.93x = 787.14 × 216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.93x = 170,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,548.54/524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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