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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.69, 719.43 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.69, 719.43 and 379.76 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.69 : 719.43 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.69/719.43 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.69x = 719.43 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.69x = 273,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,213.92/521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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