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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.93, 782.35 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.93, 782.35 and 339.41 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.93 : 782.35 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.93/782.35 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.93x = 782.35 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.93x = 265,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,537.41/521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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