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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 785.97 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 785.97 and 215.93 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 785.97 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/785.97 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 785.97 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 169,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,714.50/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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