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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.62, 783.11 and 349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.62, 783.11 and 349.39 is: 524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.62 : 783.11 = 349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.62/783.11 = 349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.62x = 783.11 × 349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.62x = 273,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,612.66/521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.55

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