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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.93, 782.44 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.93, 782.44 and 214.04 is: 320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.93 : 782.44 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.93/782.44 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.93x = 782.44 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.93x = 167,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,474.88/521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.87

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