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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.04, 718.83 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.04, 718.83 and 363.63 is: 501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.04 : 718.83 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.04/718.83 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.04x = 718.83 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.04x = 261,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,388.15/521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.67

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