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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.73, 720.27 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.73, 720.27 and 356.15 is: 491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.73 : 720.27 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.73/720.27 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.73x = 720.27 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.73x = 256,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,520.56/521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.67

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