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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.84, 782.52 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.84, 782.52 and 213.64 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.84 : 782.52 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.84/782.52 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.84x = 782.52 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.84x = 167,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,177.57/521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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