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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.74, 721.02 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.74, 721.02 and 382.02 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.74 : 721.02 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.74/721.02 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.74x = 721.02 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.74x = 275,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,444.06/521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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