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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.84, 782.76 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.84, 782.76 and 359.03 is: 538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.84 : 782.76 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.84/782.76 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.84x = 782.76 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.84x = 281,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,034.32/521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.55

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