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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.06, 779.18 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.06, 779.18 and 382.64 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.06 : 779.18 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.06/779.18 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.06x = 779.18 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.06x = 298,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,139.63/521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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