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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 782.48 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 782.48 and 213.76 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 782.48 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/782.48 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 782.48 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 167,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,262.92/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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