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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.01, 780.48 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.01, 780.48 and 347.16 is: 520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.01 : 780.48 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.01/780.48 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.01x = 780.48 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.01x = 270,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,951.44/521.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.05

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