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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.62, 784.61 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.62, 784.61 and 350.39 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.62 : 784.61 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.62/784.61 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.62x = 784.61 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.62x = 274,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,919.50/522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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