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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.16, 718.04 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.16, 718.04 and 381.04 is: 524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.16 : 718.04 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.16/718.04 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.16x = 718.04 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.16x = 273,601.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,601.96/521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.99

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