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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 787.41 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 787.41 and 212.59 is: 318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 787.41 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/787.41 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 787.41 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 167,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,393.52/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.88

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