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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.99, 787.64 and 212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.99, 787.64 and 212.69 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.99 : 787.64 = 212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.99/787.64 = 212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.99x = 787.64 × 212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.99x = 167,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,518.15/524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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