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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.51, 719.45 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.51, 719.45 and 366.35 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.51 : 719.45 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.51/719.45 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.51x = 719.45 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.51x = 263,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,568.68/521.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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