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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.82, 781.65 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.82, 781.65 and 406.08 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.82 : 781.65 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.82/781.65 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.82x = 781.65 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.82x = 317,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,412.43/521.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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