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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.88, 720.48 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.88, 720.48 and 356.34 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.88 : 720.48 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.88/720.48 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.88x = 720.48 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.88x = 256,735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,735.84/521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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