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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.52, 782.67 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.52, 782.67 and 356.64 is: 535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.52 : 782.67 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.52/782.67 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.52x = 782.67 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.52x = 279,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,131.43/521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.23

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