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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.02, 719.01 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.02, 719.01 and 288.15 is: 397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.02 : 719.01 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.02/719.01 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.02x = 719.01 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.02x = 207,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,180.04/521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.64

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