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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.15, 781.86 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.15, 781.86 and 304.88 is: 457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.15 : 781.86 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.15/781.86 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.15x = 781.86 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.15x = 238,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,373.48/521.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.40

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