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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.18, 782.04 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.18, 782.04 and 213.26 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.18 : 782.04 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.18/782.04 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.18x = 782.04 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.18x = 166,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,777.85/521.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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