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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.03, 718.97 and 288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.03, 718.97 and 288.11 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.03 : 718.97 = 288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.03/718.97 = 288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.03x = 718.97 × 288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.03x = 207,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,141.01/521.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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