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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.08, 782.46 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.08, 782.46 and 351.72 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.08 : 782.46 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.08/782.46 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.08x = 782.46 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.08x = 275,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,206.83/523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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