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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.36, 719.47 and 285.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.36, 719.47 and 285.31 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.36 : 719.47 = 285.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.36/719.47 = 285.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.36x = 719.47 × 285.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.36x = 205,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,270.90/521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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