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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.54, 780.94 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.54, 780.94 and 419.18 is: 627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.54 : 780.94 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.54/780.94 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.54x = 780.94 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.54x = 327,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,351.05/521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.66

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