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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.87, 785.43 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.87, 785.43 and 215.46 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.87 : 785.43 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.87/785.43 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.87x = 785.43 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.87x = 169,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,228.75/523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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