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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.46, 780.17 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.46, 780.17 and 358.65 is: 536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.46 : 780.17 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.46/780.17 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.46x = 780.17 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.46x = 279,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,806.18/521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.58

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