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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.11, 718.82 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.11, 718.82 and 373.78 is: 515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.11 : 718.82 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.11/718.82 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.11x = 718.82 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.11x = 268,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,676.95/521.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.59

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