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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 783.94 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 783.94 and 215.04 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 783.94 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/783.94 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 783.94 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 168,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,578.46/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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