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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.04, 779.94 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.04, 779.94 and 338.04 is: 506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.04 : 779.94 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.04/779.94 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.04x = 779.94 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.04x = 263,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,650.92/521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.01

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