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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.86, 783.41 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.86, 783.41 and 213.96 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.86 : 783.41 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.86/783.41 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.86x = 783.41 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.86x = 167,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,618.40/521.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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