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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.25, 718.74 and 355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.25, 718.74 and 355.13 is: 489.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.25 : 718.74 = 355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.25/718.74 = 355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.25x = 718.74 × 355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.25x = 255,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,243.43/521.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.68

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