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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.14, 785.98 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.14, 785.98 and 215.92 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.14 : 785.98 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.14/785.98 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.14x = 785.98 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.14x = 169,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,708.80/524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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