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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.90, 786.26 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.90, 786.26 and 215.97 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.90 : 786.26 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.90/786.26 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.90x = 786.26 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.90x = 169,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,808.57/523.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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