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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.04, 719 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.04, 719 and 288.16 is: 397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.04 : 719 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.04/719 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.04x = 719 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.04x = 207,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,187.04/521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.64

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