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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.18, 785.04 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.18, 785.04 and 215.26 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.18 : 785.04 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.18/785.04 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.18x = 785.04 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.18x = 168,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,987.71/523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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