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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.99, 720.48 and 364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.99, 720.48 and 364.65 is: 503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.99 : 720.48 = 364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.99/720.48 = 364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.99x = 720.48 × 364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.99x = 262,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,723.03/521.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.32

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