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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.04, 718.84 and 380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.04, 718.84 and 380.86 is: 525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.04 : 718.84 = 380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.04/718.84 = 380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.04x = 718.84 × 380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.04x = 273,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,777.40/521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.44

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