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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.10, 718.74 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.10, 718.74 and 390.42 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.10 : 718.74 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.10/718.74 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.10x = 718.74 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.10x = 280,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,610.47/521.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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