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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.57, 783 and 346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.57, 783 and 346.03 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.57 : 783 = 346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.57/783 = 346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.57x = 783 × 346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.57x = 270,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,939.53/521.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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