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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.07, 718.52 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.07, 718.52 and 363.89 is: 501.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.07 : 718.52 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.07/718.52 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.07x = 718.52 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.07x = 261,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,456.83/521.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.77

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