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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.94, 785.33 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.94, 785.33 and 215.70 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.94 : 785.33 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.94/785.33 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.94x = 785.33 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.94x = 169,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,392.47/523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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