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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.87, 785.77 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.87, 785.77 and 215.80 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.87 : 785.77 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.87/785.77 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.87x = 785.77 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.87x = 169,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,566.66/523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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