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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.12, 718.44 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.12, 718.44 and 365.60 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.12 : 718.44 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.12/718.44 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.12x = 718.44 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.12x = 262,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,661.66/521.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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