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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.19, 719.44 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.19, 719.44 and 382.03 is: 527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.19 : 719.44 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.19/719.44 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.19x = 719.44 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.19x = 274,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,844.91/521.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.34

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