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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.69, 719.03 and 390.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.69, 719.03 and 390.47 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.69 : 719.03 = 390.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.69/719.03 = 390.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.69x = 719.03 × 390.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.69x = 280,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,757.69/521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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