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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.43, 719.94 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.43, 719.94 and 364.29 is: 502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.43 : 719.94 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.43/719.94 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.43x = 719.94 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.43x = 262,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,266.94/521.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.98

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