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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.24, 719.96 and 381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.24, 719.96 and 381.14 is: 526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.24 : 719.96 = 381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.24/719.96 = 381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.24x = 719.96 × 381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.24x = 274,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,402.75/521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.45

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