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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.11, 782.91 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.11, 782.91 and 213.88 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.11 : 782.91 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.11/782.91 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.11x = 782.91 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.11x = 167,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,447.72/522.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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