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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.02, 719.31 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.02, 719.31 and 363.75 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.02 : 719.31 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.02/719.31 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.02x = 719.31 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.02x = 261,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,649.01/521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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