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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.57, 719.47 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.57, 719.47 and 372.23 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.57 : 719.47 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.57/719.47 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.57x = 719.47 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.57x = 267,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,802.86/521.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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