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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.49, 782.10 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.49, 782.10 and 348.06 is: 522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.49 : 782.10 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.49/782.10 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.49x = 782.10 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.49x = 272,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,217.73/521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.00

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