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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521, 719.02 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521, 719.02 and 366.12 is: 505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521 : 719.02 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521/719.02 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521x = 719.02 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521x = 263,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,247.60/521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.27

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