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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.49, 783.11 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.49, 783.11 and 213.99 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.49 : 783.11 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.49/783.11 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.49x = 783.11 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.49x = 167,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,577.71/522.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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