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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.51, 720.09 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.51, 720.09 and 374.49 is: 517.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.51 : 720.09 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.51/720.09 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.51x = 720.09 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.51x = 269,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,666.50/521.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.09

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