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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.69, 784.02 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.69, 784.02 and 214.46 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.69 : 784.02 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.69/784.02 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.69x = 784.02 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.69x = 168,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,140.93/522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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