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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.99, 784.89 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.99, 784.89 and 214.92 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.99 : 784.89 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.99/784.89 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.99x = 784.89 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.99x = 168,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,688.56/522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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