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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.95, 785.24 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.95, 785.24 and 215.44 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.95 : 785.24 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.95/785.24 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.95x = 785.24 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.95x = 169,172.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,172.11/523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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