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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.38, 779.94 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.38, 779.94 and 346.42 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.38 : 779.94 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.38/779.94 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.38x = 779.94 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.38x = 270,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,186.81/521.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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