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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 782.58 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 782.58 and 305.16 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 782.58 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/782.58 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 782.58 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 238,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,812.11/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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