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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.25, 719.45 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.25, 719.45 and 363.90 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.25 : 719.45 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.25/719.45 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.25x = 719.45 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.25x = 261,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,806.04/521.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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