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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.70, 782.15 and 358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.70, 782.15 and 358.89 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.70 : 782.15 = 358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.70/782.15 = 358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.70x = 782.15 × 358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.70x = 280,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,704.02/521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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