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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.13, 719.15 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.13, 719.15 and 285.08 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.13 : 719.15 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.13/719.15 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.13x = 719.15 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.13x = 205,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,015.28/521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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