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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.51, 719.73 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.51, 719.73 and 356.27 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.51 : 719.73 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.51/719.73 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.51x = 719.73 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.51x = 256,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,414.61/521.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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