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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.71, 784.08 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.71, 784.08 and 214.57 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.71 : 784.08 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.71/784.08 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.71x = 784.08 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.71x = 168,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,238.09/522.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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