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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.68, 782.38 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.68, 782.38 and 213.44 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.68 : 782.38 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.68/782.38 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.68x = 782.38 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.68x = 166,991.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,991.19/521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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