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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.89, 786.15 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.89, 786.15 and 215.73 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.89 : 786.15 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.89/786.15 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.89x = 786.15 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.89x = 169,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,596.14/523.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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