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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.18, 780.39 and 382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.18, 780.39 and 382.67 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.18 : 780.39 = 382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.18/780.39 = 382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.18x = 780.39 × 382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.18x = 298,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,627.94/521.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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