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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 781.68 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 781.68 and 357.48 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 781.68 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/781.68 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 781.68 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 279,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,434.97/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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