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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.71, 782.43 and 213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.71, 782.43 and 213.51 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.71 : 782.43 = 213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.71/782.43 = 213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.71x = 782.43 × 213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.71x = 167,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,052.72/521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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