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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.87, 785.69 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.87, 785.69 and 215.71 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.87 : 785.69 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.87/785.69 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.87x = 785.69 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.87x = 169,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,476.18/523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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