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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.75, 719.99 and 285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.75, 719.99 and 285.70 is: 394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.75 : 719.99 = 285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.75/719.99 = 285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.75x = 719.99 × 285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.75x = 205,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,697.91/521.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.25

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