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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.96, 783.24 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.96, 783.24 and 213.86 is: 320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.96 : 783.24 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.96/783.24 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.96x = 783.24 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.96x = 167,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,503.71/521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.91

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