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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 784.80 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 784.80 and 350.10 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 784.80 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/784.80 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 784.80 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 274,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,758.48/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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