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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 784.74 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 784.74 and 214.86 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 784.74 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/784.74 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 784.74 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 168,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,609.24/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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