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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.22, 780.84 and 405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.22, 780.84 and 405.24 is: 607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.22 : 780.84 = 405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.22/780.84 = 405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.22x = 780.84 × 405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.22x = 316,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,427.60/521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.09

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