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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.24, 780.24 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.24, 780.24 and 399.08 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.24 : 780.24 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.24/780.24 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.24x = 780.24 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.24x = 311,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,378.18/521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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