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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.68, 720.56 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.68, 720.56 and 391.28 is: 540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.68 : 720.56 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.68/720.56 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.68x = 720.56 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.68x = 281,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,940.72/521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.45

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