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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.99, 718.70 and 397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.99, 718.70 and 397.25 is: 546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.99 : 718.70 = 397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.99/718.70 = 397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.99x = 718.70 × 397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.99x = 285,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,498.00/521.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.95

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