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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.85, 783.32 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.85, 783.32 and 390.56 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.85 : 783.32 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.85/783.32 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.85x = 783.32 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.85x = 305,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,933.46/521.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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