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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.30, 719.62 and 442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.30, 719.62 and 442.10 is: 610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.30 : 719.62 = 442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.30/719.62 = 442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.30x = 719.62 × 442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.30x = 318,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,144.00/521.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.29

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