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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.94, 782.76 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.94, 782.76 and 209.58 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.94 : 782.76 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.94/782.76 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.94x = 782.76 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.94x = 164,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,050.84/521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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