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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 783.07 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 783.07 and 213.93 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 783.07 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/783.07 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 783.07 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 167,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,520.53/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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