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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.64, 783.42 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.64, 783.42 and 350.76 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.64 : 783.42 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.64/783.42 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.64x = 783.42 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.64x = 274,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,792.40/521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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