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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.10, 783.26 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.10, 783.26 and 209.76 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.10 : 783.26 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.10/783.26 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.10x = 783.26 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.10x = 164,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,296.62/522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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