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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.06, 719.06 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.06, 719.06 and 308.48 is: 425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.06 : 719.06 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.06/719.06 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.06x = 719.06 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.06x = 221,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,810.49/521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.69

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