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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.39, 719.52 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.39, 719.52 and 285.32 is: 393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.39 : 719.52 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.39/719.52 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.39x = 719.52 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.39x = 205,293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,293.47/521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.74

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