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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.01, 780.89 and 366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.01, 780.89 and 366.71 is: 549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.01 : 780.89 = 366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.01/780.89 = 366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.01x = 780.89 × 366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.01x = 286,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,354.43/521.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.61

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