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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.48, 719.64 and 285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.48, 719.64 and 285.43 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.48 : 719.64 = 285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.48/719.64 = 285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.48x = 719.64 × 285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.48x = 205,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,408.82/521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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