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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.86, 719.46 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.86, 719.46 and 364.28 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.86 : 719.46 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.86/719.46 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.86x = 719.46 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.86x = 262,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,084.89/521.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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