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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.28, 719.39 and 355.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.28, 719.39 and 355.57 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.28 : 719.39 = 355.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.28/719.39 = 355.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.28x = 719.39 × 355.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.28x = 255,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,789.93/521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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