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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.13, 781.88 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.13, 781.88 and 347.31 is: 521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.13 : 781.88 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.13/781.88 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.13x = 781.88 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.13x = 271,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,556.18/521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.09

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