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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.93, 719.69 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.93, 719.69 and 356.24 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.93 : 719.69 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.93/719.69 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.93x = 719.69 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.93x = 256,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,376.99/521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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