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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.36, 782.73 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.36, 782.73 and 444.81 is: 667.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.36 : 782.73 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.36/782.73 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.36x = 782.73 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.36x = 348,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,166.13/521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.81

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