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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.52, 719.55 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.52, 719.55 and 363.99 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.52 : 719.55 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.52/719.55 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.52x = 719.55 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.52x = 261,909.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,909.00/521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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