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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.59, 783.64 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.59, 783.64 and 214.39 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.59 : 783.64 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.59/783.64 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.59x = 783.64 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.59x = 168,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,004.58/522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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