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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.79, 783.46 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.79, 783.46 and 291.13 is: 437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.79 : 783.46 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.79/783.46 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.79x = 783.46 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.79x = 228,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,088.71/521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.13

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