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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.56, 719.04 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.56, 719.04 and 373.92 is: 515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.56 : 719.04 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.56/719.04 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.56x = 719.04 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.56x = 268,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,863.44/521.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.50

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