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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.58, 781.86 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.58, 781.86 and 277.94 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.58 : 781.86 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.58/781.86 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.58x = 781.86 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.58x = 217,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,310.17/521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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