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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 782.39 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 782.39 and 213.44 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 782.39 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/782.39 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 782.39 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 166,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,993.32/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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