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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.58, 720.05 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.58, 720.05 and 381.54 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.58 : 720.05 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.58/720.05 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.58x = 720.05 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.58x = 274,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,727.88/521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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