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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.02, 718.87 and 319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.02, 718.87 and 319.07 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.02 : 718.87 = 319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.02/718.87 = 319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.02x = 718.87 × 319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.02x = 229,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,372.05/521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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