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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.35, 783.62 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.35, 783.62 and 214.37 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.35 : 783.62 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.35/783.62 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.35x = 783.62 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.35x = 167,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,983.55/522.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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