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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.25, 719.94 and 381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.25, 719.94 and 381.14 is: 526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.25 : 719.94 = 381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.25/719.94 = 381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.25x = 719.94 × 381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.25x = 274,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,396.32/521.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.42

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