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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.01, 718.92 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.01, 718.92 and 288.14 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.01 : 718.92 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.01/718.92 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.01x = 718.92 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.01x = 207,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,146.01/521.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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