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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.92, 719.76 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.92, 719.76 and 366.40 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.92 : 719.76 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.92/719.76 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.92x = 719.76 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.92x = 263,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,720.06/521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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