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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.53, 718.88 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.53, 718.88 and 381.65 is: 526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.53 : 718.88 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.53/718.88 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.53x = 718.88 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.53x = 274,360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,360.55/521.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.07

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