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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.24, 719.70 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.24, 719.70 and 365.72 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.24 : 719.70 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.24/719.70 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.24x = 719.70 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.24x = 263,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,208.68/521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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