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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.52, 720.12 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.52, 720.12 and 356.08 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.52 : 720.12 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.52/720.12 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.52x = 720.12 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.52x = 256,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,420.33/521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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