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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.68, 780.96 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.68, 780.96 and 339.16 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.68 : 780.96 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.68/780.96 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.68x = 780.96 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.68x = 264,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,870.39/521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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