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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.16, 723.95 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.16, 723.95 and 516.16 is: 717.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.16 : 723.95 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.16/723.95 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.16x = 723.95 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.16x = 373,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,674.03/521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.00

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