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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.21, 721.71 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.21, 721.71 and 376.04 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.21 : 721.71 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.21/721.71 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.21x = 721.71 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.21x = 271,393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,393.63/523.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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