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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 783 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 783 and 213.95 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 783 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/783 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 783 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 167,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,518.94/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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