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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.70, 783.89 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.70, 783.89 and 210.34 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.70 : 783.89 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.70/783.89 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.70x = 783.89 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.70x = 164,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,885.91/522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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