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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.32, 719.34 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.32, 719.34 and 288.44 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.32 : 719.34 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.32/719.34 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.32x = 719.34 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.32x = 207,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,486.43/521.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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