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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.01, 717.90 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.01, 717.90 and 354.93 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.01 : 717.90 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.01/717.90 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.01x = 717.90 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.01x = 254,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,804.25/521.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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