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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.70, 784.88 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.70, 784.88 and 215.20 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.70 : 784.88 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.70/784.88 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.70x = 784.88 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.70x = 168,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,901.18/523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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