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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.88, 785.12 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.88, 785.12 and 215.37 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.88 : 785.12 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.88/785.12 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.88x = 785.12 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.88x = 169,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,087.37/523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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