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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.08, 780.74 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.08, 780.74 and 366.73 is: 549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.08 : 780.74 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.08/780.74 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.08x = 780.74 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.08x = 286,318.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,318.37/521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.47

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