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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524, 785.92 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524, 785.92 and 215.87 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 785.92 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/785.92 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 785.92 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 169,656.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,656.55/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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