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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.70, 785.66 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.70, 785.66 and 215.58 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.70 : 785.66 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.70/785.66 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.70x = 785.66 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.70x = 169,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,372.58/523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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