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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 782.95 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 782.95 and 214.10 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 782.95 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/782.95 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 782.95 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 167,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,629.60/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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