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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.24, 718.62 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.24, 718.62 and 397.04 is: 547.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.24 : 718.62 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.24/718.62 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.24x = 718.62 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.24x = 285,320.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,320.88/521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.39

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