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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.68, 782.52 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.68, 782.52 and 359.32 is: 538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.68 : 782.52 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.68/782.52 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.68x = 782.52 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.68x = 281,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,175.09/521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.98

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