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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.38, 719.49 and 285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.38, 719.49 and 285.33 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.38 : 719.49 = 285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.38/719.49 = 285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.38x = 719.49 × 285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.38x = 205,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,292.08/521.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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