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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.64, 780.84 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.64, 780.84 and 399.33 is: 597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.64 : 780.84 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.64/780.84 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.64x = 780.84 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.64x = 311,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,812.84/521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.75

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