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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.63, 782.60 and 349.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.63, 782.60 and 349.00 is: 523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.63 : 782.60 = 349.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.63/782.60 = 349.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.63x = 782.60 × 349.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.63x = 273,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,123.70/521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.60

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