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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.66, 719.87 and 285.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.66, 719.87 and 285.61 is: 394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.66 : 719.87 = 285.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.66/719.87 = 285.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.66x = 719.87 × 285.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.66x = 205,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,600.99/521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.13

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