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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.71, 719.01 and 363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.71, 719.01 and 363.82 is: 501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.71 : 719.01 = 363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.71/719.01 = 363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.71x = 719.01 × 363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.71x = 261,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,590.22/521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.41

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