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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.62, 719.61 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.62, 719.61 and 366.58 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.62 : 719.61 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.62/719.61 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.62x = 719.61 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.62x = 263,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,794.63/521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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