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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.62, 782.19 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.62, 782.19 and 338.68 is: 507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.62 : 782.19 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.62/782.19 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.62x = 782.19 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.62x = 264,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,912.11/521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.86

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