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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.66, 719.28 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.66, 719.28 and 374.24 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.66 : 719.28 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.66/719.28 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.66x = 719.28 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.66x = 269,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,183.35/521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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