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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.52, 783.78 and 214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.52, 783.78 and 214.35 is: 321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.52 : 783.78 = 214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.52/783.78 = 214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.52x = 783.78 × 214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.52x = 167,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,999.50/522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.52

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