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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.93, 787.80 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.93, 787.80 and 216.93 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.93 : 787.80 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.93/787.80 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.93x = 787.80 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.93x = 170,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,897.45/524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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