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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.91, 783.02 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.91, 783.02 and 336.89 is: 505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.91 : 783.02 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.91/783.02 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.91x = 783.02 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.91x = 263,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,794.41/521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.44

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