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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 785.82 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 785.82 and 215.76 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 785.82 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/785.82 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 785.82 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 169,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,548.52/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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